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Type O - Best on High Protein
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| Comments | Most Beneficial | Food allowed | Food not allowed | |
Protein |
The more stressful your job or demanding your exercise program, the higher the grade of protein you should eat | Beef, Lam, Mutton, Veal, Venison | ||
| Type Os can efficiently digest and metabolize meats | Any meat except for those listed not allowed | Bacon, Ham, Goose, Pork | ||
| Cold-water fish are excellent for Type Os. Many seafoods are also excellent sources of iodine, which regulates the thyroid function. | Cod, herring, Mackerel | Any fish or seafood except for those listed not allowed | Barracuda, Pickled herring, Catfish, Smoked salmon, Caviar, Octopus, Conch | |
| Dairy | Type Os need to severely restrict the use of dairy products and eggs | Butter, Farmer, Feta, Mozzarella, Goat cheese, Soy Milk | All other dairy products and yogurts | |
| Fat | Type Os respond well to oils | Olive Oil, Flaxseed oil | Canola oil, Sesame Oil | Corn oil, Peanut oil, Cottonseed oil, Safflower oil |
| Nuts | These foods should in no way take the place of high-protein meats, and they are high in fat especially if you are overweight. | Pumpkin seeds, Walnuts | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Brazil, Cashew, Peanut, Pistachios, Poppy Seeds |
| Beans | Type Os don't utilize beans particularly well. They tend to make muscle tissue slightly less acidic and inhibit the metabolism of other nutrients. | Aduke beans, Azuki beans, Pinto beans, Black-eyed peas | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Beans - copper, kidney, navy, tamarine. Lentils - domestic, green, red. |
| Grains | Type Os do not tolerate whole wheat products at all. | Essene Bread, Ezekiel Bread | Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Rice, Kamut, Kasha, Millet, Rye, Spelt | Corn, Gluten, Graham, Wheat (Bulgur, Durum, Sprouted, white and whole, Germ and Bran) farina, Oat, Seven-grains, or any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain products |
| Vegetables |
These vegetables inhibit the thyroid function for Type Os | Brassica family: Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mustard greens | ||
| These vegetables help blood clot, Type Os lack several clotting fractors and need vitamin K to assist in the process | Kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, broccoli, spinach | |||
| These vegetables irritate the digestive tract and the high mold count can aggravate Type O hypersensitivity problems. | Alfalfa sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, fermented olives | |||
| These vegetables can cause arthritic conditions in Type Os | Nightshades: eggplant, potatoes | |||
| This vegetable affect the production of insulin, often lead to obesity and diabetes for the Type Os. | Corn | |||
| This fruit agglutinate all blood types but Type Os. | Tomatoes | |||
| Artichoke, Chicory, Dandelion, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Leek, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Parsnips, Red Peppers, Sweet potatoes, Pumpkin, seaweed, turnips | All kinds except those listed not allowed | avocado | ||
| Fruits |
Dark red, blue and purple fruits tend to cause an alkaline reaction the digestive tract, and therefore balance the high acidity of the Type Os digestive tract to reduce ulcers and irritations of the stomach lining. | Plums, prunes, figs | ||
| These fruits contain high mold counts which can aggravate Type Os hypersensitivity problems (allergies) | Melons, cantaloupe, honeydew | |||
| These fruits are high in acid content which may irritate the acidic stomach of Type Os | Grapefruit, most berries | Oranges, tangerines and strawberries, blackberries, Rhubarb | ||
| Fruits are not only an important source of fiber, minerals and vitamins, but they can be an excellent alternative to bread and pasta for Type Os | All kinds except those listed not allowed | |||
| Type Os are extremely sensitive to this fruit. | coconut and coconut-containing products | |||
| Spices |
Rich source of Iodine to regulate the thyroid gland | Kelp-based seasonings, iodized salt | ||
| Soothing to the digestive tracts of Type Os | Parsley, curry, cayenne pepper | |||
| Irritants to the Type O stomach | White and black pepper, vinegar, capers, cinnamon, Cornstarch, Corn syrup, Nutmeg, Vanilla | |||
| Condiments | chocolate, honey, cocao |
Ketchup, pickles, mayonnaise, relish | ||
| Beverages | Seltzer water, Club soda and tea | Wine |
Beer, Coffee, Distilled liquor, Black Tea | |
TIPS FROM DR. LAM
I have found that combining your specific blood type diet along with choosing the right food from my food choice table, you will find excellent success. I encourage you to combine the use of the two.
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